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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of Paul Farmer when he and Tracy Kidder meet again in 1999?

2. What symptoms of TB did the patient named Joe exhibit in 1999?

3. What does Paul Farmer invent that is attributed to inspiration from his daughter?

4. Who funds Kay Epin?

5. Who is Senora Brigada?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relative urban quiet used to describe the area in Boston where Brigham & Women's is located.

2. Describe Paul Farmer's parents.

3. Based on events in Chapter Twelve, is Paul Farmer reckless or responsible?

4. Describe Zanmi Lasante as first seen by Tracy Kidder in Chapter Three.

5. Explain why Paul Farmer and Ophelia fight over Diet Coke in Chapter Ten.

6. Explain the importance of the Peligre Dam to the people of Haiti.

7. Why does Ophelia Dahl refuse to marry Paul Farmer?

8. Explain why Paul Farmer rides on the Lady Gin as a child.

9. Is Socios en Salud successful?

10. Describe the TB study designed by Paul Farmer in Chapter Four.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout both history and Mountains Beyond Mountains, religion has the power to change people's beliefs and actions. In this book, is religion a positive or a negative force? How does Paul Farmer use religion to achieve his goals? What are the most powerful positive and negative examples of religion in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Using evidence from Mountains Beyond Mountains, answer the following question: Is Paul Farmer a realist or a dreamer?

Essay Topic 3

Paul Farmer is described as both simple and complex in Mountains Beyond Mountains. Consider the man and the way he is portrayed in the book as well as the fact that this is a biographical account of a real person as you answer the questions below.

1) Would Paul Farmer describe himself as a good husband and father?

2) How does his commitment to his cause affect his perception of other important things in life?

3) What are his greatest strengths and limitations?

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